St Clare's Catholic Primary School vs Thomas Carr College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Truganina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1069
Thomas Carr College
Tarneit · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,347 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Truganina VIC | Thomas Carr College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 1,290 | #80 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #555 of 4,908 | #194 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 442 | 1,347 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 207 | 659 / 688 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 106.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 69.5 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sctruganina.catholic.edu.au/ | www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 73.6).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Carr College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Thomas Carr College is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 442.
- •Thomas Carr College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 18%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Clare's Catholic Primary School better than Thomas Carr College?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 73.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Clare's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Carr College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Carr College has 12.6.
How do St Clare's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Carr College rank in VIC?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 262nd of 1,290 and Thomas Carr College is 80th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.